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FORD KUGA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 388,564 FORD KUGAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 15,448 (4.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 388,564 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the KUGA
The Ford Kuga is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Ford since 2008, mainly for the European market, and now in its third generation. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered. The Kuga was originally European-designed and sold in Europe and a few other markets, but beginning in 2012 for the 2013 model year, it was marketed in North America as the Ford Escape. The Ford Kuga is marketed as the Ford Escape in North America, Australia, the Middle East, and several countries in the Americas.
FORD KUGA — questions & answers
How many FORD KUGA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 388,564 FORD KUGA were still registered in the UK — 380,418 licensed and on the road, plus 8,146 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the FORD KUGA rare?
The FORD KUGA is common, with 388,564 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the FORD KUGA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of FORD KUGA on UK roads rose by 15,448 (4.1%).
What fuel do most FORD KUGA use?
Most FORD KUGA run on diesel — about 59% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, other.
When did the FORD KUGA peak?
The FORD KUGA peaked at 388,564 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.